Mattern Puzzled Over Five Lost Siberian Days
New York August reports aviator Jirmie Mattern back from Siberia puzzled by five days unaccounted for during a 19 day ordeal after a crash while attempting to fly around the world. He kept a diary noting disjointed memories and near-death escapes before rescue on June 20.
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Sees Great Value In Trip To Moon
Annapolis Aug 1 The United States Naval Academy mathematician W A Congrad says a moon voyage in a passenger rocket could justify two battleships at about 200 million dollars The biggest hurdles are fuel and navigation past falling stars and reentry The plan envisions 6000 tons of fuel and oxygen for a 10 ton payload and a soft return with parachutes, the professor says the moon trip offers wide potential benefits but details remain speculative
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Columbus Trip Benefits Seen As Little At Start
The record notes that the possible benefits of Columbus's voyage appeared meager at the outset and that the relative cost would be similar, signaling cautious initial expectations about the expedition's value.
Baby Chick Group To Meet In Huron
The South Dakota Baby Chick association will hold its annual meeting in Huron on October 26 and 27. Secretary Alyana Bernard of Jefferson notified the Chamber of Commerce. August F. Hagen of Selby is president. The secretary plans to attend an international meeting at Grand Rapids in August as the state’s official representative to line up speakers.
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Cornered Man at Hotel Moore Shoots Police Standoff
Springfield dispatch: police and National Guard surrounded Pleas Grumpy Moore, 68, in a third floor hotel room with tear gas for over 30 minutes after an itinerant razor blade salesman fired on officers. Patrolman Ernest Purgatory, 26, died from a heart wound. Moore later tried to pose as a hunter and was captured after fleeing to the stairwell. A girl, age 14? denied being in the room. charges pending.
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Ernest Purgatory
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Alfred Greening
New Courthouse Sought By Madison Chamber
Madison Aug 1 The Madison chamber of commerce starts petitions for a special vote on building a new courthouse. Meeting favors the project unanimously and will advertise for three weeks. A special election will be held after petitions signed by 20 percent of county voters are submitted. Paul Galloway leads the drive to prepare petitions for relief work locally.
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Story Suggests Idea To Bulow's Secretary
Washington August 1 News from South Dakota hints that about 200 letters were misplaced by Senator Peter Impressio City and are linked to Seemor Bulo, sparking speculation about possible miscommunication and inquiry.
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Oil Millionaire Returns Unhurt in Newark Night
Oklahoma City dispatch reports oil millionaire Charles Urschel returned home unharmed after nine days in captivity. Federal agents and police pursued leads, while investigators traced ransom notes to an Albany chain. Detectives questioned Manney Strewl as part of efforts to solve the case and recover the $40,100 ransom.
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Riverside tires claim longer wear by carbon-black mix
A secret process blends carbon-black with refined rubber to produce Riverside tires with 8% to 36% longer wear. Tests support this guarded formula as yielding greater durability and strength.
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